Gracilis Pain

[LBTC]

I second the opinion to see a PT! And there are likely other muscles involved, like the psoas, for instance. Since it connects to your back, a change in back alignment might alleviate one and aggravate the other. See a PT. Ice, maybe heat, gentle massage, rest, ibuprofen, arnica rub, be very careful with stretching until you know exactly what's happening in there.

And butterflies to help you heal fast and completely, and to keep you patient while that's happening.

Hugs,
~T~

[KnottedYet]

Ask your chiro about "anterior disc derangement, non-lateral relevant" in your lumbar spine.

They don't happen often, so they look mighty confusing when they show up. (rear-ended accidents are a good way to get one)

[Mr. Bloom]

PT in Indiana require referral and it takes some time to get in.

Sciatica is an issue as well and all this originated with the car wreck in Pensacola. There is a hip misalignment causing the sciatica, but I suspect that the same imbalance is leading to pain in the gracilis while riding. After many years, I'm once again shorter on the right side than the left...

I think I'm going to get chiro to continue hammering on the hips and ask him about specific exercises on my next visit.

Thanks All!

[Velobambina]

Let me preface this by saying I'm NOT dissing chiropractors, but have you thought about going to an Osteopath?

I've been to both---preferred the treatment I got from the Osteopath. This is just me and I know that there are superb chiros out there. I have a slight case of scoliosis that causes my pelvis to tilt.

FYI, you might want to check out a book that Jennifer Rhodes (a PT) wrote. Can't remember the title---Peak Fitness, something like that. It addresses issues caused by misalignment & gives you exercises/stretches that I found useful.

GOOD LUCK!!!

[Zen]

i'm currently trying to diagnose my hip alignment/sciatica/piriformis sydrome/arthritis/whoknowswhatitis with the help of a physiatrist.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Mr. Silver....
before you spend a fortune on doctors and specialists and scans and tests, do just try this out:

1) get a good protein powder from the health food store and drink about 30g worth in a big glass of pure healthy 100% organic juice once a day.
2) get a good calcium supplement and take it daily (about 1000mg maybe) along with a quality multi-vitamin/mineral. Take them with your daily protein drink.
3) stop drinking carbonated soda- either regular or diet.

It's cheap. But it's not easy I'm sure.
If you do these three things as an experiment, I bet you will see a big difference within 5 days and feel much better all over.

[Zen]

Can you expand on that? What's the basis?